calving

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a place on many farms. There is an increased risk with having a bull on the farm, but there are also a number of...

I was shocked to see world war 3 trending on twitter last night, hadnt given much thought to the israel and HAMAS conflict until i read last night Iran were now involved firing 200 drones/missiles directly at israel and the USA was now involved trying to defend Israel..... this seems to be...

A bit hypothetical , but if it goes really dry how would you cope ? I'd be fine as I've written off this year .

Genuine question, and I know that I'll get a thousand different answers. What is a "standard" working day to you, or your staff, on your farm? How many hours? On a run of the mill day - not lambing/calving/harvest/silage etc For reference, I'm thinking 800ac, mixed beef/sheep/arable, modern...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifers and select cows, with them often being used on animals being served sexed semen. Synchronisation programmes have...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifers and select cows, with them often being used on animals being served sexed semen. Synchronisation programmes have...

As a farmers son, almost 40 I do feel stigmatised by my farming friends and family for actually wanting to go home in the evening and weekends to my family. Quite a few of the farmers I know work constantly (12-16) hours a day 7 days a week and do nothing else. Of course they talk they have...

We are looking at installing self locking yokes for our dairy cows. We currently have just a rail which they reach under to eat from a central passage. Our concern is the cows won’t be able to reach as far and this could restrict intakes, has anyone had this problem? So you need to push the...

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On many farms, fodder supplies are now very much depleted. With breeding around the corner, it is vital that cows are being...

Hi After 2 12-15 month old Angus bulls ideally in Mid Wales/Shropshire border area. Easy calving, to run on dairy heifers and cows. Thanks

Our cattle calve easily but the odd calving goes wrong and so we bought a Jourdain calving gate years ago. It is similar to the one in photos below. There is a strap bolted on to the wall. The yoke fixes on to the strap but the other end is not supported on the ground. The gate fixes on to the...

***DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT REQUIRED - SHORT TERM COVER. IMMEDIATE START - LAWRENNY*** Dairy Farm Assistant required - short term to cover illness (4 weeks minimum, but could be longer). Herd of 170, all year round calving (currently 129 milking), plus followers and a small group of beef calves...

Just goes to show what the war did for our timber as well as food / farm supplies We can learn and heed so much from (recent) history https://www.facebook.com/groups/462211149099296/permalink/803002318353509/

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Written by Agriland Team from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are hosting a series of six farm walks to illustrate and define ‘Efficient and Sustainable Milk Production’ for local dairy farmers. The first two farm walks took place on Wednesday, March 27...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready for the planned start of mating. The challenging weather conditions currently facing farmers mean that cows are not in as good...

I thought I did on the Sainted Isle but that seems to no longer be the case … Recently, we tendered and won a block of 70ac on the outskirts of a village and accessed by a lane with houses off. I said to son after we’d walked the land that if we won, there would be trouble…… and yesterday we...

Our bull has stopped eating and is making a low grunting noise with every breath, started 2 days ago but yesterday seemed better but worse now. Will be phoning the vet shortly, just wondering if you have any ideas? My father is thinking a wire. Been no change in his diet so ruling out acidosis...

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